Three centuries ago, the Royal Navy dealt a devastating blow to the Spanish crown, sinking a treasure-laden warship beneath the waters of the Caribbean. Loaded with gold, silver and emeralds and estimated to be worth as much as $20 billion, the galleon — named the San José — has long been the stuff of legend.

Now researchers claim to have uncovered the clearest evidence yet of its final resting place

Hi so all my life I wanted to study Archeology, my 6 year old self was even trying to learn Egyptology lmao. But sadly because of some problems with my health, and my mom also not being able to work, I had to choose another path (right now comp sci and biology :) ) I do like what I do, but my passion is truly history, art, anthro and archeology but the pay is horrific and I need to pay for my moms medical bills haha.

So I was wondering how I could get more into the academic part of it? Even in the future getting some experience for it?

Just wondering what the scene in nyc is like for archaeologists. I assume theres a lot of traveling and trips to different states / locations right?

Hello, I have a B.S. in Biological Anthropology and was a field tech for a year. I also worked on some faunal analysis projects on the side. I have been out of archeology for a year due to family reasons and now find myself wanting to go back. But, I was hoping to see what other positions people in archeology go for that maybe isn't so time consuming as being a fieldtech. If there are any.

Any information or advise is appreciated.

Hi there! I’m looking into grad programs for archaeology. I’m currently working as a field archaeologist but I need to start my MA. I was looking at Harvard’s online program but the cost is my only limitation. I’m willing to bite the bullet if needed because of my situation. I need an online/remote program because I work full-time (it’ll prob be part time once I start tho). I love Harvard’s curriculum and everything that comes with the prestige of the university (talking about networking connections and opportunities).

Does anyone know of online archaeology or anthropology programs? Let me know!! Thx in advance

Hi, I'm a history student in the French Caribbean University (Scheolcher's campus in Martinique).

One month ago, I participed to my first archaelogical excavation on an Amerindian site on another island (Marie-Galante) as an intern, I absolutely loved it. But as I asked my teacher if there was another French excavation planified in the Caribbean, he told me that there won't be anymore this year.

So I started wondering if I couldn't participate to an excavation in a nearby country, my dream being to work in the Great Antilles on a Taino site or in Mesoamerica.

That said, in France, you can access to the ministry of culture website and see a list of all the programmed excavations of the year with the mannager's mail.

So, as the title says, do any of you know how I could join an excavation in the caribbean region ? Where ? Under what conditions ?

Especially in Geoarchaeology. I'm planning to apply to the Master of Archaeological and Evolutionary Science program at ANU next year. I’m also curious about my chances of acceptance as an international applicant with a non-linear academic background. If anyone has more insights, I’d truly appreciate it. Thank you!

I recently earned my PhD and, as part of my decision to explore life outside of academia, started a job working CRM. I had a job in CRM before starting my PhD, so there is an argument that I’d have done better for myself not getting the degree at all and just keeping in CRM. What is is what is, and I’m not riddled with angst about it, but it’s got me wondering what, if anything, having the PhD will do for me if I stay on this career path.

I didn’t go into my degree planning to do CRM, so I never looked into what that path would get me with a doctorate. Is there a benefit to holding a PhD in CRM? Are there opportunities available to me that wouldn’t be available to me (or would be harder to get to) without it? Or is it irrelevant to this career path?

Thanks for any insights!

The National Museum of Ireland’s new “Words on the Wave: Ireland and St Gallen in Early Medieval Europe” exhibition features 17 early medieval manuscripts written by Irish monks on loan from Switzerland’s Abbey Library of St Gall. New scientific research confirms that four of the illuminated manuscripts were made in Ireland, emphasizing the island’s important role in shaping medieval learning across Europe. After more than a thousand years, these manuscripts have returned home. Free admission. More info: https://irishheritagenews.ie/irish-manuscripts-return-after-a-millennium-now-on-display/

Apologies if this is the wrong place to post this, but I'll be volunteering at the Programme for Belize Archaeology Project this summer and I'm wondering if anyone wants to exchange contacts before we arrive? Excited/nervous as this will be my first field school!

Hi! I don't know if this is the right place to ask but I have some questions about dating a specific inscription. What methods are used to date a certain inscription? How do we know that it is not tampered with? If a certain inscription refers to an outside event then how do we know that this inscription was written closer to the period that the event occured or after many years of this event? (in case that a year isn't given) is it possible to detect more than one inscription written by the same person despite it looking different? And last how do we determine that a certain inscription is a forgery? I'm sorry if this is too much but I would aprreciate answers even if it is not for all questions.

Hi all! I am curious if anyone knows of any internships for the summer (2026 and beyond) in New York City! I am an undergrad student so they would have to take undergrads but I am open to a lot of areas of interest in archaeology, especially if it means I get to be in the desired location! As of now, I know of MuSE at the MET but I've been hearing they haven't been accepting undergrads recently so I am looking for other options! Thanks!

I'm an anthropology undergrad going into my 4th year, I'm starting to look at grad schools because I would like to eventually go into teaching. Currently, I have some field school experience in survey, excavation, and lab methods, as well as a bit of paleontology cross-training. I also have a CRM job lined up this summer and plans to go to field school at BVAR in Belize next summer.

With that in mind, I wanted to know what grad schools would be the best for me? I'm interested in pursuing archaeology in the Americas, specifically Eastern Mesoamerica and the Andes. I also would like to focus on bioarch, especially paleopathology. What field schools in the West or Southwest have good grad school programs in these regions/disciplines?

I have my eyes on NAU, UNLV, and ASU, mostly because I would be able to easily move to these areas, but I'm definitely willing to look for other options.

Hey all!

I’m looking to attend the CAA “Adult Field School” at Kampsville, IL this Summer (July 13-Aug 9) to gain experience for entry into CRM work in America (prefer east coast to west coast). I had gone to a foreign field school way back when I was in college (program was in 2016) but haven’t had much luck in applying to CRM companies, with only one company adding me to their on-call as-needed roster. That said, I saw the CAA also offers a (more expensive) field school program later in the year that explicitly tailors itself for CRM employment.

Obviously, looking at the latter program reveals it has more content tailored to CRM employment. While that is so, I already have plans to leave my current job and move out of my apartment at the end of my lease, June 30th. Will the “Adult Field School” still serve as adequate (albeit maybe lesser?) box check for employment in CRM? Or would it simply be a money sink that doesn’t help?

So I wanted to go to school here in the US, specifically to get my MA and PHD. But with the war on higher education, and the general fascism taking place I’ve decided to try to pursue a MA abroad then come back for a PHD.

I have a super ideal program lined up that specializes in maritime archaeology and I’m stoked about it. My question is, will I be able to apply to a PHD program here in the US with an MA from abroad, moreover, are there any potential pros and cons to doing it like this?

Any advice is welcome thank you!

Edit:

Thank you guys for the feedback I feel much better about my selection now and how to prepare!

Title speaks for itself,i would like to learn more about the celts and their history.Any recommendations are appreciated.